The Cricket West Indies (CWI) has introduced multi-year contracts for the very first time in history. Overall, 15 men's players have been offered contracts, with six of them earned two-year deals. 

Shai Hope and Alzarri JosephApart from Shai Hope, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie and Jayden Seales were given multi-year contracts. Among the women's team, Stafanie Taylor and Shemaine Campbelle joined Matthews on the multi-year contracts list.

"CWI has committed to maintaining open and honest dialogue with players, and being practical about the realities of the modern game," Miles Bascombe, the board's director of cricket, said in a statement. "The players have responded in kind, and the acceptance of multi-year contracts is an indication of clarity, confidence and commitment on both sides. I'd like to congratulate the entire contracted cohort on their performances in the last assessment period, and I look forward to them building on those in next one."

WI men's contracts

Two-year deals: Shai Hope, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie and Jayden Seales.

One-year deals: Alick Athanaze, Kraigg Brathwaite, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Joshua Da Silva, Kavem Hodge, Akeal Hosein, Romario Shepherd and Rovman Powell.

WI women's contracts

Two-year deals: Shemaine Campbelle, Hayley Matthews and Stafanie Taylor.

One-year deals: Aaliyah Alleyne, Shamilia Connell, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Cherry-Ann Fraser, Chinelle Henry, Zaida James, Qiana Joseph, Chedean Nation, Karishma Ramharack, Rashada Williams and Ashmini Munisar.